Stanley Sagan

July 27, 2014

Stanley Sagan was born in Weirton, WV, on November 28, 1917, the eldest son of Lawrence and Julia Sagan.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Anne Sagan, his parents and siblings, Mitchell Sagan, Stephanie Kostur, Mary Nogay, Henry Sagan and Theodore Sagan

Mr. Sagan graduated from Weir High School and attended the College of Steubenville. Mr. Sagan enlisted in the Army in 1942. He was Technical Sergeant stationed in North Africa and Italy. On October 2, 1945 he was discharged and returned home to Weirton where he was employed by Weirton Steel. In 1947, he married Frances Massler, also of Weirton, and had four children, losing a daughter at the age of 1 year.

Mr. Sagan worked for Weirton Steel in Personnel and Industrial Relations for 47 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary parish and the Holy Name Society. He was a member of the Knights and Columbus, served as Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator in the 4th Degree. Mr. Sagan was a member and officer of the Pleasant Valley Country Club and also enjoyed being in the bass section of the Weirton Steel Male Chorus.

Stanley Sagan is survived by his wife, Fran, and his children and their spouses, Daniel L. Sagan and Brenda of Midlothian, VA, Janna Sagan Mann and Bob of Banner Elk, NC and S. Robert Sagan and Patty of Warrenton, VA. Mr. Sagan was blessed with four grandchildren, Heather, Rebecca, Daniel and Noel along with six great-grandchildren.

Stanley Sagan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He loved his family. His faith and commitment to family and friends will always be remembered.